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The 13 Best Day Trips from Aksaray

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Aksaray, Turkey, led by Kayseri, Konya, Ereğli. The closest is Nevşehir, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Aksaray at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Kayseri133 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Konya146 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Ereğli96 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Kırşehir87 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Niğde73 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Nevşehir66 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Keskin149 km N2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Kulu115 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Çumra141 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Şereflikoçhisar76 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Yerköy146 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Bor71 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Kaman113 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Aksaray

  1. 1

    Kayseri, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km east of Aksaray4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Hunat Hatun Külliyesi.

    Also nearby: Talas, Develi.

  2. 2

    Konya, Turkey

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km west of Aksaray4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Konya Tropikal Kelebek Bahçesi.

  3. 3

    Ereğli, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south of Aksaray3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Kırşehir, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north of Aksaray2 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Niğde, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south-east of Aksaray2 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Nevşehir, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north-east of Aksaray2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Keskin, Turkey

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north of Aksaray4 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Kulu, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-west of Aksaray3 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Çumra, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-west of Aksaray4 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Şereflikoçhisar, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km north-west of Aksaray3 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Yerköy, Turkey

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Aksaray4 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Bor, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-east of Aksaray2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Kaman, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north of Aksaray3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Aksaray to Kayseri

A realistic pace for Kayseri, 133 km from Aksaray. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Aksaray
  2. 09:35Arrive in Kayseri (2 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50Hunat Hatun Külliyesi
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kayseri
  6. 15:35Head back to Aksaray
  7. 17:40Home in Aksaray

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Aksaray?
The best day trips from Aksaray are Kayseri, Konya, Ereğli, Kırşehir, Niğde. The closest is Nevşehir, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Aksaray?
Nevşehir is the closest, 66 km north-east of Aksaray, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Aksaray for a day out?
Kayseri is the largest city in day-trip range, 133 km east of Aksaray and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Aksaray?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Keskin at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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